2016 GMC Canyon Technical Service Bulletins

1,576 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 GMC Canyon. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10184490Nov 5, 2020Suspension. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the rear axle c-clips if found the cause of the customers concern.
• 10184502Nov 2, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides information on Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now or Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared messages Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set.
• 10183127Oct 30, 2020Equipment, Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and the proper use of the DEF system.
• 10183132Oct 28, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to perform a quick test to check if the DPF is the cause of excessive soot from the tailpipe.
• 10183176Oct 27, 2020Fuel system, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains how to identify possible DEF contamination.
• 10183139Oct 26, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the turbocharger for vehicles with a condition of Turbocharger Whine Noise due to the blades on the turbo being bent.
• 10183782Oct 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment. The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
• 10183153Oct 23, 2020Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information to correct a customer concern of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is illuminated.
• 10183126Oct 23, 2020Engine. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10183125Oct 22, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information on a New Way to Look at NOx Sensor Readings and Exhaust Temperature During a DPF Regeneration or a Reductant System Malfunction Warning Service Bay Test.
• 10183123Oct 22, 2020Engine, Equipment, Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information ticking noise and/or noise when turning vehicle off.
• 10182564Oct 22, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.
• 10183779Oct 21, 2020Fuel system. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL.
• 10183135Oct 21, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to Tighten the Charge Air Cooler Duct Clamp to correct a condition of an oil leak originating from either the inlet or outlet duct of the turbocharger due to the charge air cooler pipe clamp not being tightened properly.
• 10183173Oct 20, 2020Engine. This informational bulletin provides tips for showing a way to confirm if its a mechanical engine issue or not.
• 10183165Oct 20, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the surge tank if found the cause of the customers concern.
• 10183149Oct 19, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. This informational bulletin explains how the SOOT readings went from grams to percentage. 2-1-18 Change Subject to reflect the test procedure. 5-1-18 Updated the Information section.
• 10183136Oct 16, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This informational bulletin explains how to check the NOx Catalyst Reductant-Load Adaptive Values using GSD2.
• 10183128Oct 16, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to properly identify if there is any aftermarket calibrations loaded on the ECM or and detection of a power up hardware installed.
• 10183168Oct 13, 2020Fuel system. This informational bulletin advises the technician on what to do if the DEF pump has been replaced and perform a leak test to prime the pump.
• 10183780Oct 9, 2020Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.
• 10182545Oct 8, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
• 10181724Sep 30, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10181675Sep 29, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information for dealers/Service advisors on when and how to submit a Pre-Repair Authorization (PRA) (US dealers only).
• 10181169Sep 28, 2020Seats, Latches, locks and linkages. This preliminary information shows how to inspect for and correct a rattle from the rear seat latches.
• 10181725Sep 24, 2020Equipment, Engine. This preliminary informational (PI) provides diagnosis and repair information regarding bearing damage or when an engine will not rotate.
• 10181695Sep 17, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10181728Sep 2, 2020Equipment, Suspension. This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards a loud bang and/or grinding type noise heard coming from the rear axle area.
• 10181670Sep 2, 2020Engine cooling. This Bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
• 10181660Sep 2, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
• 10180697Aug 14, 2020Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information.
• 10180317Aug 14, 2020Tires. This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
• 10180315Aug 12, 2020Electrical system. This bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode On Message Being Displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing and the procedures to turn the Transport Mode message ON and OFF.
• 10179629Aug 10, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communicates the steps on diagnosing the concern of the accessory off road lamps are inoperative after installation.
• 10180299Aug 5, 2020Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10179620Aug 3, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10178949Jul 28, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
• 10178387Jul 27, 2020Equipment, Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10178385Jul 27, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10178384Jul 24, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency…
• 10178380Jul 23, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
• 10178376Jul 22, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation…
• 10178370Jul 13, 2020Engine, Engine cooling, Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates the use of air leak diagnostic test tool CH-52250 in addition to the information found in the service manual.
• 10179408Jul 10, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. This bulletin provides information to dealers regarding transportation damage repair claim submission requirements.
• 10178361Jul 2, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon and may also have an oil or coolant leak. Technician may find coolant or oil in a spark plug tube. If the Spark Plug Tube is leaking and it is determined that the oil or coolant is not coming from a leak above the spark plug then replace the cylinder Head, spark plug and coil.
• 10178352Jun 26, 2020Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question.
• 10178348Jun 26, 2020Engine cooling. This Preliminary information communicates the repair recommendations for misfire and DTC's immediately following HFV6 re-manufactured engines replacement.
• 10178282Jun 25, 2020Electrical system. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
• 10178343Jun 23, 2020Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System? message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Code C1114 set in the Chassis Control Module. Chassis Control Module has to determine the type of trailer brake system…
• 10178288Jun 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global Warranty Management.

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